Rich T. Buckler

Richard Thompson Buckler (October 27, 1865 – January 23, 1950) was a Representative from Minnesota. He was born on a farm near Oakland, Coles County, Illinois. He attended the public schools and engaged in agricultural pursuits in Coles County before moving to Andover Township, Polk County, Minnesota in 1904 where he continued agricultural pursuits.

Rich T. Buckler
Buckler circa 1917
Member of the Minnesota Senate from the district
In office 1915–1919
In office 1923–1927
In office 1931–1933
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota's 9th district
In office January 3, 1935 – January 3, 1943
Preceded by	at-large
Succeeded by	Harold Hagen
Personal details
Born	Richard Thompson Buckler October 27, 1865 Oakland, Coles County, Illinois, United States
Died	January 23, 1950(1950-01-23) (aged 84) Crookston, Minnesota, United States
Occupation	State Representative

He was active in Farm Bureau and Farmers’ Union organizations and held numerous township and local school district offices, serving in the Minnesota Senate 1915-1919, 1923-1927, and 1931-1933. Buckler was elected on the Farmer-Labor ticket to the 74th, 75th, 76th, and 77th congresses, (January 3, 1935 – January 3, 1943) but was not a candidate for renomination in 1942. After his political career ended, he resumed agricultural pursuits. Buckler died in Crookston, Minnesota, January 23, 1950, with interment in Oakdale Cemetery.